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This page is a list of French divisions that existed during the First World War. Divisions were either infantry, colonial infantry or cavalry. Infantry 1st Infantry ...
French World War I divisions (1 C, 28 P) ... French Army order of battle (1914) Fusiliers marins; G. Grand Quartier Général (1914–1919) M. 11th Marine Artillery ...
Pages in category "French World War I divisions" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
French infantry pushing through enemy barbed wire, 1915. During World War I, France was one of the Triple Entente powers allied against the Central Powers.Although fighting occurred worldwide, the bulk of the French Army's operations occurred in Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Alsace-Lorraine along what came to be known as the Western Front, which consisted mainly of trench warfare.
List of French divisions in World War I; 0–9. 57th Infantry Division (France) 122nd Infantry Division (France) 156th Infantry Division (France) I.
List of French armies in World War I. 2 languages. Slovenščina; ... Divisions in the Second World War: Regiments: French army formations in World War I include: 1st ...
However, the retreat of cavalry divisions to the far west exposed the French west flank. With news of his situation, and the fact that his flanks could give and be completely enwrapped, Lanrezac ordered a general retreat into northern France. Siege of Maubeuge; The French town of Maubeuge was a major fort on the French side of the border. With ...
On 8 November 1942, certain units of this division were mobilized to become the Division de marche de Constantine (DMC) and the DTC ceased to exist. [141] Algiers Territorial Division (DTA). Ceased to exist as units were mobilized from 15 to 20 November 1942 to form the Division de marche d'Alger (DMA). [142] Oran Territorial Division (DTO).